Question 2
Cell Structure and OrganisationWhich of the following features does not necessarily place Paramecium at a higher level of organization over Amoeba?
- A.Presence of cilia
- B.Absence of pseudopodia
- C.Presence of micro and meganuclei
- D.Presence of more than one food vacuole
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Answer: D (Presence of more than one food vacuole)
Explanation
Amoeba can also have several food vacuoles, so this feature does not show that Paramecium is more advanced; cilia and two kinds of nuclei do.